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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies

Hello from Nova ScotiaI have three grand daughters 8, 3 and 2 yrs old. I would like to build a Uke for each of them. Can anyone recommend a size or type.thanksContinue

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply

I saw something the other day that qued my interest.  If you capo a regular guitar at the fifth fret you basically have a uke.  So.... if I saw a fret board at the fifth fret and put the bridge the…Continue

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies

So, I have been building Cigar Box Guitars, Canjos, Dulcijos,and Diddley Bows for a few years now. I wanted to try my hand at a Ukulele.I found a tenor uke maple neck with a pre-fretted rosewood…Continue

ideal narrow of the box?

Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies

Hi! i have a cigar box 22,5 x20x 5 cm......  Is good choice for a soprano uke?  Thanks!Continue

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Comment by Will King on January 29, 2016 at 5:57am

Hi Gary....Is that one of the CB Gitty concert neck and fretboards you got from me....Very nice looking!

Comment by gary sheldon on January 29, 2016 at 4:43am

First 2 ukes from the Sacramento facility.  Almost complete.

Comment by gary sheldon on January 29, 2016 at 4:42am

Comment by gary sheldon on December 16, 2015 at 6:39am

Comment by gary sheldon on December 16, 2015 at 6:36am

Finally getting some uke work done in the new shop.

Comment by gary sheldon on October 10, 2015 at 12:23pm

I totally understand the family crisis, and suspected as much.  My future building will be in the Sacramento shop.

Am in the process of moving tools, etc., from the boat to the new shop.  It will still be a while before I will have time to do any building. 

Comment by Cynthia on October 10, 2015 at 9:32am

very late comment. family crisis. Ive also bought pre-fab raw necks with curve / taper. machinist trick: blacken the end with pencil. belt sand to achieve flat. The band saw removes too much material and the neck heel has nothing extra to allow for error. I still have cigar boxes promised to you for shipment. Please e-mail so I can deliver. I Still follow your tips when able, but 6 day @ 12 hrs, dont allow much hobby time. I still key on your projects, so know you still have a fan.. 

Comment by gary sheldon on October 8, 2015 at 10:02am

BTW, the cabinets and all plywood are repurposed/free.

Comment by gary sheldon on October 8, 2015 at 10:01am

I have the shop to where I can use it now.

Here are a couple of photos.  I have a bed over the bench because I don't like to comute far.

Comment by gary sheldon on October 4, 2015 at 8:10pm

I haven't stopped building ukes permanently.  I got to the point where I couldn't stand building in the confined space of a small sailboat.

Been real busy with a rental property near Scramento.  In the house there is a 9'x10' laundry room.  I decided that is the place where I will have my shop.

The workbench will be 7' long.  A far cry from my piece of plywood on top of the icebox.

It will take some time to put things together, but I am on a mission.

I bought a good tablesaw and a cutoff saw.  I'll soon get a bench drill press and probably a bench bandsaw..  Does anyone have any experience with the Ryobi small drill press and band saw?

Wish me luck.

 

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Ukes For Gand kids

Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies

Gitaulele

Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply

Semi-Uke Kit Build

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies

ideal narrow of the box?

Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies

Steel string advice sought for a chronic head scratcher (me)

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(CB) U bass help

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Cigar Box Ukulele group on Facebook

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Classical Ball end strings

Started by John Hopper Dec 30, 2016. 0 Replies

String choices: nylon vs. steel

Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by gary sheldon Dec 3, 2016. 5 Replies

MDF Box Ukes

Started by Scott W. Last reply by Kentucky Mojo Nov 4, 2016. 7 Replies

My Brothers Christmas Present

Started by George Fitzgibbon. Last reply by George Fitzgibbon Oct 26, 2016. 6 Replies

CBU Avo Uvezian Tenor Uke

Started by Kigar. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jul 8, 2016. 5 Replies

Triangular Concert Uke

Started by Kigar. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jul 8, 2016. 4 Replies

First Build

Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Apr 13, 2016. 2 Replies

Assembly Order

Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Mar 29, 2016. 3 Replies

Neck length

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reversed tuners on a uke - advise wanted

Started by Kigar. Last reply by gary sheldon Feb 23, 2016. 3 Replies

New to Uke!!

Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by Habanera Hal Feb 17, 2016. 19 Replies

Great little video!

Started by Wade. Last reply by rusty case Feb 7, 2016. 2 Replies

Fretboard attachment

Started by gary sheldon. Last reply by rusty case Feb 7, 2016. 3 Replies

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